Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-11-26
The ". G. Land Fair has had a

1HE ". 4. Land Falr mas hau
very prosperous week. On Monday
evening a number of prominent BUSH
ness men attended IN body,to show
their good win toward the band, and
as mark Of their appreciation of
the enjoyable concerts that were
heard last summer. Our merchants
are genial set and the fun and good
humor that pervaded everyone, made
Monday evening one of the most
pleasant times of the fair.
The Knights of Pythias marched
to the fair Tuesday evening, escort
ed by the band and were generally
commented on as fine looking body
of men. They passed such delight
full evening, that before leaving, q
vote of thanks was rendered the
managers of the fair. An excellent
Thanksgiving dinner was served on
Thursday by the ladies in charge.
A large party from Hagerstown was
expected on Thursday evening but
failed to come. The young people
turned out in such numbers, though,
that the hall was filled to its utmost
capacity. The voting on the watch
and other articles is very close and
it is impossible to surmise who will
be the successful candidates. The
fair closes tonight, when sill the ar
ticles left unsold, will be disposed of
at auction.
AT AN early hour Wednesday morn
ing. Mr.. John Harsch, who lives on one
OF the farms of Mrs G. j. Faulkner, of
Boydville, about mile from town, on
the Winchester pike, .ound that his fod-
der stacks were on fire. Word was sent
in town and an alarm rung, which was
promptly responded to by the fire de-
,artment. When the engine reached
the place, the fire had spread to the
straw stacks, and it was feared that the
adjacent buildings would be ignited.
The firemen went promptly to work and
after a severe and protracted struggle,
the fire was gotten under control. The
supply of water was very limited, but
Chief Diffenderfer's good judgment and
experience as fireman, enabled HIM to
use it with the best results Work like
this proves the efficiency of our fire de-
partment, and we may congratulate our.
selves on being so we'll protected from
the devastating element. 1t Is supposed
that the fire was caused by an incen-
diary, probably tramp. The amount
of loss is considerable. The fire ladd les
are a noble lot of men and excellent
workers.
PRETTY GOOD FOR MARTIKsBURG-
BILL OF FARE Dinner at st. Clair
Hotel Thanksgiving Day, 1887. George
W. Ramer, manager.
Oysters.
Meats.
Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham roasted in
Sherry Wine, Lemon and Sugar,
Stewed Giblets.
Vegetables.
Sweet Potatoes, Irish Potatoes, Toma-
toes, Sugar Corn, Crout.
Entrees.
Celery, Chicken Salad, Slaw, Chow
Chow, Mixed Pickles, Cranberry
Sauce, Crackers, Cheese.
Dessert.
Mince Pie, Cranberry Pie, Strawberry
Jelly Cake, Pound Cake, Vanilla
Jelly, Oranges, Raisips, Catawba,
Concord and Malaga Grapes
Tea, Coffee.
DANGER FOR GIRLs.-Last Wednes
DAYS Baltimore Sun contained the
following:
"Annie Tebold aged 10 years. of Martins
burg, " Va. spent the best part of last
night in the ladies' waiting room at Camden
Station. She arrived in Baltimore from Msr-
tinsburg about o clock, and said that fire.
man on the B. h o. Railroad had purchased
her ticket Monday morning for Baltimore,
promising to meet her at the depot, but did
not come The girl also stated that he
had been begging her to come to Baltimore
for two years, promising TO get her sltua-
ton In clearinghouse Mr.. j, H. Goats,
the baggage master at the station, made her
as comfortable AS possible. and she says she
will return home this morning"
When girls have any such propo.
sition submitted to them, they should
at once consult their parents, or if
orphans some near lady friend, and
take their advice before being led in
to the dangers of large city.
THE attention of parents Is directed
to the bad behavior of boys around the
doors of the public halls. During the
Band Fair, Mr.. Fellers and visitors
have been seriously annoyed by boys
blowing out the gas, lighting gas, break
ing locks and making unnecessary noise.